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Jonesport is a small town of 723 in Maine, with a median household income of $55,938
and a 8.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jonesport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jonesport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jonesport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.6
Jonesport's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jonesport costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jonesport, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$323
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jonesport's violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
79.7 /100k
Property Crime
439.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jonesport is served primarily by Jonesport Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jonesport, ME
National Avg
School District
Jonesport Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jonesport sees average highs of 28.8°F in January
and 76.4°F in July,
with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.9 inches of snow per year.
Jonesport's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jonesport roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,300 and median rent is $323/month.
Jonesport's violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 439.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jonesport are operated by Jonesport Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jonesport, ME has a population of 723, a median household income of $55,938, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jonesport averages 28.8°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches
with about 74.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jonesport, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04649.
The population of Jonesport, Maine is 723 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jonesport: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $139,300, median household income $55,938, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jonesport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
